Refreshing Melon Mojito with Rum Cantaloupe and Mint
Served icy cold, this refreshing mojito cocktail is perfect on a hot day! Cantaloupe, honeydew, lime and mint make this drink amazing!! Fantastic for Cinco de Mayo, too!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cantaloupe melon
- 4-6 fresh mint leaves plus more for garnish
- 1 1/2 oz. rum like Bacardi
- 2 Tablespoons simple syrup
- juice of 1/2 lime
- club soda to top off drink
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, add the melon and mint leaves. Muddle together. (Crush well to mash the melon and mint together.)
- To the muddled melon and mint, add in the rum, simple syrup and lime juice. Add in ice.
- Add the lid to the cocktail shaker and secure tightly. Shake vigorously. In a glass, pour the mixture over ice. Top the drink with club soda. Garnish with melon balls and or mint leaves, if you prefer. Drink right away while cold.
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Notes
Optional: Add in 1 oz. of Midori liqueur to the drink. It will give it a more vibrant green color.
Melon: Feel free to substitute honeydew melon for cantaloupe, or use a combination of both melons.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 49mgPotassium: 174mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 2876IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 2mg
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